AI-generatedCobar at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jan · 36°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,900 h
- Rain a year
- 360 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+11 / UTC+10
- Elevation
- 240 m
Climate in Cobar
Cobar has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 36 °C, while July is the coolest at 17 °C. With around 2,900 hours of sunshine a year, Cobar is sunny; December is the sunniest month with 10.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Cobar
The best time to visit Cobar is from April to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to October. From December to February it can get very hot, with highs of up to 36 °C. The wettest month is February with 36 mm of precipitation.
Cobar through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Cobar in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 23–31 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Cobar in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 34–36 °C by day
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Cobar in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 21–31 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Cobar in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 17–19 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Dec – Feb
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: May, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
06:3819:27
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:23–07:10 · evening 18:54–19:42
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:13–06:23 · evening 19:42–19:51
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Cobar compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 26° at the start of the month to 29° at the end. The days get 0.9 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 26° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 16° |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.3 h |
What is the weather like in Cobar in October?
In October, Cobar is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 31 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Cobar.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 49 min06:38 – 19:27
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 33 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 10 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+11offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %94 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %97 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %97 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Cobar
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and September bring similar holiday weather to Cobar (score 96 and 97). In September, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. September has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines an hour less a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 96 | 97 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 8.8 hbetter | 8.2 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 31 mm | 29 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Cobar month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
49January36° · 9.8 h
In January, Cobar is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 29 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Cobar.
Cobar in January50February34° · 9.1 h
In February, Cobar is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 36 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Cobar.
Cobar in February71March31° · 8.4 h
In March, Cobar is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 30 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Cobar.
Cobar in March95April26° · 7.6 h
In April, Cobar is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 26 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Cobar.
Cobar in April91May21° · 6.3 h
In May, Cobar is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 32 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Cobar.
Cobar in May86June17° · 5.3 h
In June, Cobar is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 31 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Cobar.
Cobar in June87July17° · 5.7 h
In July, Cobar is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 27 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Cobar.
Cobar in July92August19° · 6.7 h
In August, Cobar is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 20 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Cobar.
Cobar in August97September23° · 8.2 h
In September, Cobar is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 29 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Cobar.
Cobar in September96October27° · 8.8 h
In October, Cobar is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 31 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Cobar.
Cobar in October71November31° · 9.3 h
In November, Cobar is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 35 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Cobar.
Cobar in November52December34° · 10.1 h
In December, Cobar is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 33 mm in total. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Cobar.
Cobar in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in January: 36°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Cobar
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (6°), the warmest in January (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from December to February; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in March and in November. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from June to August, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 49 | 36° | 22° | 9.8 h | 5 | 29 |
| FebruaryFeb | 50 | 34° | 21° | 9.1 h | 4 | 36 |
| MarchMar | 71 | 31° | 18° | 8.4 h | 4 | 30 |
| AprilApr | 95 | 26° | 14° | 7.6 h | 3 | 26 |
| MayMay | 91 | 21° | 10° | 6.3 h | 4 | 32 |
| JuneJun | 86 | 17° | 7° | 5.3 h | 5 | 31 |
| JulyJul | 87 | 17° | 6° | 5.7 h | 5 | 27 |
| AugustAug | 92 | 19° | 7° | 6.7 h | 3 | 20 |
| SeptemberSep | 97 | 23° | 10° | 8.2 h | 3 | 29 |
| OctoberOct | 96 | 27° | 14° | 8.8 h | 4 | 31 |
| NovemberNov | 71 | 31° | 17° | 9.3 h | 5 | 35 |
| DecemberDec | 52 | 34° | 20° | 10.1 h | 5 | 33 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
31.50° S, 145.83° E · 240 m · Australia/Sydney
Sunshine2,900 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Cobar
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.8 of 12.8 hours of daylight in Cobar, 69 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain360 mm a year, most in February
Rain in Cobar: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Cobar has about 4 rainy days with 31 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 11 in December
UV index in Cobar
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 9 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & cloudsWindiest in December: 18 km/h
Wind and clouds in Cobar
How breezy and how cloudy Cobar is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Cobar typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 33 % of the sky over Cobar: mostly sunny, with about 8.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity129 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Cobar
How often the day gets hot in Cobar (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Cobar has about 10 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
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Cobar in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Cobar has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 51).
- 88
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 90
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 90
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 96
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 51
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- 10.0 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 20 h 20 min
- Distance
- 16,490 km
- Time zone
- UTC+11
- Jet lag
- About 10 days (10 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Australia
- Currency
- Australian Dollar (AUD)
- Language
- English
- Sockets
- Type I · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +61
- Emergency number
- 000
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Cobar vs Bourke
In October Cobar has the better holiday weather (score 96 vs 80). During the day Bourke is 3 °C warmer than Cobar.
| in October | Cobar | Bourke |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 96 | 80 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 |
| Best time | Apr – Oct | Apr – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Cobar ranks 4 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Cobar
When is the best time to visit Cobar?
The best time to visit Cobar is from April to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Cobar?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C and nights around 22 °C. July is the coolest month at 17 °C.
When does it rain most in Cobar?
The wettest month is February with 36 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 20 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Cobar get?
Cobar gets around 2,900 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is December with 10.1 hours a day; in June there are 5.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Cobar in?
Cobar is on UTC+11 in January and UTC+10 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Cobar?
A nonstop flight from London to Cobar takes about 20 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 16,490 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Cobar?
Cobar has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 51). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 88, May half-term 90, summer holidays 90, October half-term 96, Christmas holidays 51.